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Updates & photos from Prasanthi Nilayam Sunday, Aug 23 , 2009
Bhagavan gave Ganesh Chaturthi darshan seated on the special white chair just after five o'clock
this evening. The vedam chanting went on till He reached the stage at 5.30 pm. After His darshan
round, Swami went to the Bhajan Hall where He blessed the Ganesha installed there before moving
down the verandah to the stage. The students then presented a music programme beginning with
stotrams and ending with semi-classical songs. Bhagavan went to the interview room briefly and
when He returned asked for a couple of tillanas to be sung. It was 6.30 pm when He accepted
Arati while prasadam was distributed. Read more with photo slides
Today was the day designated for the immersion ceremony after Ganesha
Chaturthi. The Ganesha idols worshipped over the last three days in
the various institutions at Prasanthi Nilayam were brought in richly
decorated imaginatively designed "chariots" to the Sai Kulwant Hall in
a procession at 4.15 pm. Bhagavan arrived half an hour later in the
special white chair, escorted from His residence by a procession of
students chanting Vedic hymns led by the "Poorna Kumbham". Swami went
around all the Ganesha chariots arrayed along His darshan route,
pausing in front of each one.
When He came onstage, the students
presented a couple of short group dances paying obeisance to Ganeshji
and then brought up their chariots to Bhagavan one by one before
leaving the Hall for immersing the idols in a nearby lake. Swami asked
for bhajans to begin after the procession left the Mandir at 5.45. He
accepted Arati at seven o'clock after receiving the news of the
completion of the immersion ceremony after prasadam was distributed.
Blessing the congregation with both hands, He left for His residence
in the car.
Read more: details with 20 new photos Ganesha Immersion Puttaparthi >> click
This evening, Swami came for darshan at 5.30 pm as the bhajans went
on. After His darshan round, He came to the Bhajan Hall where some
cartons of clothes had been arranged, and asked the Headmistress of
the Primary School to distribute them to the children at the school.
After Swami went onstage just after a quarter to six,
He asked for the microphones to be brought.
He asked for the microphones to be brought. Bhagavan spoke for forty
minutes about Lord Ganesha and the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. He
expressed happiness in the way the immersion ceremony was conducted
yesterday and said that all festivals should be conducted in full
knowledge of the inner significance of the rituals. Once He concluded,
He asked the students to sing a couple of Vinayaka bhajans, following
which He accepted Arati and returned to His residence. Click here to read:
26th Aug. 2009
- Divine Discourse about Vinayaka
If you want to lead a life of
happiness, free from troubles and difficulties, you have to pray to
Ganapathi, the remover of all obstacles. There is no need to go to any
temple. Vighneswara dwells in each one of you as your intelligence (buddhi)
and wisdom (vijnaana). When you make proper use of your inherent
intelligence and wisdom, you will be successful in life.
Source: Divine Discourse: Ganesh Chaturthi, 7 September
1997
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23rd August 2009
Posted at 12:30 hrs. on 24th Aug 2009
Prasanthi is set to dazzle as Ganesh Chaturthi arrived. The august auspicious
evening on the 23rd August welcomed the Lord who came granting His darshan lighting
and delighting thousands upon thousands with His trademark adorable beatific
countenance. When He moved along the huge bunch of students from the University
followed by the special block from the Primary School, there was a flurry of Ganesha
cards all along, handiworks of expressive love for The Master Beloved!…and the Lord
was in all smiles, most benevolently glancing through their expressions of love to
the merriment of the tiny tots. One should see the mirthful faces of these little
hearts, every little one in the bunch vying for an opportunity, craning his neck,
often flickering innocent joyful expression in gratitude, beholding the beautiful
form of the Lord from the closest angle, blissfully unaware of the spiritual import
of the entire episode.
Indian culture believes in the concept of pantheism - God can be identified with all
the forces of nature and with all natural things. That is why our ancients
worshipped trees. People worship snakes and elephants and our Indian mythology
speaks volumes to testify this fact. Among the Indian gods and goddesses, Lord
Vinayaka is given the prime place and is worshipped as the prime deity, believed to
be the remover of all obstacles.
Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, is observed in the
Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the Shukla Chaturthi (fourth day of
the waxing moon period).
This festival that is celebrated throughout the country with religious fervour,
often takes a different shape in Prasanthi Nilayam. It was Ganesha all over, right
from the early morning as one could hear Ganesha Bhajans sung starting with
Nagarsankirtan, followed by the morning Bhajans at 9 and the evening proceedings
related to the festivity.
A bouquet of nine songs, a mix of strotrams and keertanams, starting with
Ganashtakam (octet on Lord Ganesha) to end up with a scintillating carnatic vocal
was the highlight of the evening session. Earlier Bhagawan, upon completing His
darshan round, blessed the “Mandir Ganesha” mounted in the Bhajan Hall, a
traditional custom every year. Prasadam was distributed and Arathi was offered
before Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram
Vinayaka (Ganesha) drives away all sorrows, difficulties,
and miseries. He is the enemy of all
obstacles. He will not allow any obstacles to come in the way. He is the
destroyer of obstacles. He confers happiness and peace (on his devotees). He is
the master of all these powers (intellect (buddhi) and fulfillment (siddhi,
self-realization). What is this siddhi? When there is purity of mind, you
achieve peace (which is siddhi). Vinayaka is thus the Lord of the intellect and
self-realization. Hence, every human being should acquire control over the mind
... .
Vinayaka is the Lord of all learning
(vidya). Does learning mean bookish scholarship? No. Everything pertaining to
the cosmos is included in the term learning (vidya). Walking, talking, laughing,
sitting, eating, strolling, thinking --every kind of activity is related to
learning. Vinayaka is the master of every kind of learning. Today, learning is
identified with acquisition of information. But apart from knowledge of the
physical world, we have many other kinds of knowledge, relating to chemistry,
the fine arts and other skills.
Vinayaka is the master of every kind
of knowledge. Learning is related to the intellect (buddhi). It is not mere
scholarship. Familiarity with books is not knowledge. One's entire life is a
continuous process of learning. Any process of inquiry is related to learning.
But basically our inquiry should be concerned with finding out what is transient
and what is permanent. This is true knowledge.
Hence, today, students worship
Vinayaka with zeal. Vinayaka is not the one who merely comes to the aid of those
who read their books. He helps everyone at every step in life's journey. "
Sanathana Sarathi, October 1995
From: A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba, pp. 115
Who is Vinayaka? In the verse (sloka)
beginning with the words Suklaambara- dharam Vishnum, only the form of the deity
is described. But there is another inner meaning for the name Vinayaka.
Suklaambaradharam means one who is clad in white. Vishnum means he is
all-pervading. Sasivarnam means his complexion is grey, like that of ash.
Chathurbhujam means he has four arms. Prasannavadanam means he has always a
pleasing mien. Sarvavighnopasaanthaye means for the removal of all obstacles.
Dhyaayeth means meditate (on him). Vinayaka is the deity who removes all bad
qualities, instills good qualities, and confers peace on the devotee who
meditates on him.
However, the Vinayaka-principle has
only one meaning, which is relevant to everyone regardless of whether he is a
believer or a non-believer. Vinayaka means that he is totally master of himself.
He has no master above him. He does not depend on anyone. He is also called
Ganapathi. This term means he is the lord of the ganas --a class of divine
entities. This term also means that he is the master of the intellect and
discriminating power in man. He possesses great intelligence and knowledge. Such
knowledge issues from a pure and sacred mind. This knowledge leads to wisdom (vijnaana).
Because he is the master of intelligence (buddhi) and wisdom or realisation (
siddhi ), he is described as the Lord of Buddhi and Siddhi. Buddhi and Siddhi
are referred to as the consorts of Vinayka.
The mouse is the vehicle of Vinayaka.
What is the inner significance of the mouse? The mouse is considered as the
embodiment of the sense of smell. The mouse is a symbol of the attachment to
worldly tendencies (vaasanas). It is well known that if you want to catch a
mouse, you place a strong-smelling edible inside the mouse-trap. The mouse also
symbolises the darkness of night. The mouse can see well in the dark. As
Vinayaka's vehicle, the mouse signifies an object that leads man from darkness
to light. Thus, the Vinayaka-principle means that which removes all the bad
qualities, bad practices, and bad thoughts in men and inculcates good qualities,
good conduct and good thoughts.
Another name for Vinayaka is
Vighneswara. Easwara is one who is endowed with every conceivable form of wealth
--riches, knowledge, health, bliss, beauty, etc. Vighneswara is the promoter of
all these forms of wealth and removes all obstacles to their enjoyment. He
confers all these forms of wealth on those who worship him. Vinayaka is
described as "the first deity who should be worshipped (prathama vandana)".
ASinceeveryone in the world desires wealth and prosperity, everyone offers the
first place for worship to Vighneswara.
Divine Discourse: Ganesh Chaturthi,
12 September 1991
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What is the meaning of the name
Ganapathi? Where are the ganas?
What is their form? When you investigate this, you find that the five organs of
perception and the five organs of action (jnaanendriyas and karmendriyas) are
the ganas. The mind is the master over these ten organs. The intellect (buddhi)
is the discriminating faculty above the mind. The ten senses, the mind, and the
intellect together constitute the ganas.
In the word "gana ", "ga " stands for
intellect (buddhi) and "na " means "Vaijnaana (the higher knowledge or wisdom)".
Ganapathi is the Lord of the intellect and higher knowledge. The question may be
asked, Are the intellect and higher knowledge present in the external world, or
are they to be found within man? The answer is that he is present within each
human being. There is no need to seek for him in the outside world. Ganapathi
dwells in every human being in the form of intellect and wisdom.
When Ganapathi is described as "Parvathee
thanaya ", who is this Parvathee? Parvathee signifies Prithvi, Mother Earth.
Everyone is a child of Mother Earth.
The meaning of "son of Parvathee (Parvatheethanaya)"
is that Ganapathi, who is the Lord of the Ganas, is the son of Parvathee, who
symbolizes the divine energy (sakthi).
The adoration of Parvathieeand
Ganapathi is not of recent origin. Ganapathi is lauded at several places in the
Rig Veda. This clearly shows that Ganapathi is as ancient as the Vedas.
In several places, Ganapathi is
mentioned both in the Vedas and the Upanishaths. Many prayers are addressed to
Ganapathi in the Narayanopanishath. There are also prayers to him in the
Thaithiriya Upanishath. The Ganapathi Gayathri Mantra also figures in the
Upanishath.
Ganapathi is called Vinayaka because
there is no master above him. He is all powerful and independent. Without
recognizing the esoteric significance of the Vinayaka Principle, people look
only at the external form and offer worship in mundane terms.
What is the inner significance of
worshipping the elephant-faced deity? The elephant is a symbol of might and
magnitude. The elephant's foot is larger than that of any other animal. The
elephant can make its way through the densest jungle. In this way, it signifies
the quality of a leader who shows the way for others. The elephant is also known
for its fidelity and gratitude. In any circumstance, it will not forget its
master. Even in its last moments, if it hears the voice of its master, it will
open its eyes and look for him. It will sacrifice its life for its master. These
are the lessons man should learn from the elephant. Intelligence without
gratitude is valueless. Every man should be grateful to those who have helped
him.
Divine Discourse: Ganesh Chaturthi, 7
Sept 1997
Vinayaka or Ganesh or Ganapathi or Vighneswara all indicate the Elephant-God,
who is popular among young and old, and who is worshipped as the very first
deity, before regularly beginning any ceremony or samskar, any yaga of yajna,
any vow or fast or pilgrimage. He is the Lord of the ganas or divine forces,
inside and outside the human body; He is the Lord, who masters and overwhelms
vighna or obstacle, however imminent or eminent. This is the natural effect of
the fact that Ganapathi is the God of Intelligence, vidya or buddhi.
Another name for Vinayaka is 'Vighneswara'. Easwara is one who is endowed with
every conceivable form of wealth: riches, knowledge, health, bliss, beauty, etc.
Vighneswara is the promoter of all these forms of wealth and removes all
obstacles to their enjoyment. He confers all these forms of wealth on those who
worship him. Vinayaka is described as "Prathama Vandana" (the first deity who
should be worshiped). As everyone in the world desires wealth and prosperity,
everyone offers the first place for worship to Vighneswara.
Ganapathi is a God revered in Tantric lore, and also, by various Vedic mantras.
The elephant is proverbially the most intelligent among the mammals and it is
vegetarian, indicating its sathwic nature. Ganapathi has the head of the
elephant, for, it indicates the Intelligence through which obstacles in the path
of achievement, secular as well as spiritual can be overcome. There is a popular
verse, used on most occasions when Ganapathi is invoked. It mentions various
attributes of this God: Suklambaradharam (wearing white vesture) is the first.
This is the symbol of purity, for, ambara means also the sky (space, ether), the
akasa of the heart. Ganapathi is pure, having universal love and compassion.
Vishnu is the second attribute, ascribed to Him.
Vishnu means that He is present everywhere, at all times. Sasivarnam is the
third adjective used. Of the complexion of ash, or Vibhuti, that is to say,
glowing with spiritual splendor, with the majesty of spiritual attainments,
achievements and potentialities. These are also called Vibhutis, for, in the
Gîtâ, we find Krishna saying, 'wherever you see Power, Glory, Majesty (Vibhuti),
know that it is Mine'! Ganesha is bathed in His Divine Glory; that is the
significance of the attribute Sasivarnam.
Chathurbhuja (four-handed) is the next fourth denotation. This means that apart
from the two visible hands, He has two invisible hands, that are available for
the two divine uses of:
1. Blessing the devotee and
2. Guarding him from danger.
countenance depicts the inner calm, happiness and balance,
inner grace and mercy, the consciousness of strength and sovereignty.
What is the esoteric meaning of Ganesha's elephant head? The elephant is noted
for its acute intelligence. Ganesha's elephant head symbolizes sharpness of
intellect and the highest power of discrimination. Because of the purity of his
intellect, Vinayaka is also called the giver of buddhi (intellect). He responds
to the prayers of devotees and hence is known as Siddhi Vinayaka (the Vinayaka
who grants what is sought).
In a forest, when an elephant moves through the jungle, it clears the way for
others to follow. Likewise, by invoking Ganesha, the path is cleared for our
undertakings. The elephant's foot is so large that when it moves it can stamp
out the footprints of any other animal. Here, again, the symbolic meaning is
that all obstacles in the way will be removed when Ganesha is accorded the place
of honor. The journey of life is made smoother and happier by the grace of
Ganesha.
Vighneswara is also regarded as one endowed with the wisdom of the elephant. The
elephant is noted for its supreme intelligence. it is also known for its
absolute loyalty to its master. The direct proof of this is Sai Githa
(Bhagavan's elephant). Ordinarily hundreds of cars will be passing on the road.
Sai Githa will take no notice of them. But when Swami's car happens to pass that
way, she will instinctively notice it, She will rush to the road raising her
familiar cry. What love for Swami! It will be no exaggeration if faith is
equated with the elephant.
When an elephant moves among the bushes, its path turns into a regular passage
for all animals. It is thus a pacesetter for all animals.
The mouse is Ganesha's vehicle. The mouse is a clever and lively creature. As a
symbol it means that we should be clever and diligent in our actions. The mouse
also symbolizes the darkness of the night. The mouse can see well in the dark.
As Vinayaka's vehicle the mouse signifies an object that leads man from darkness
to light. The Vinayaka principle thus means that which removes all the bad
qualities, bad practices and bad thoughts in men and inculcates good qualities,
good conduct and good thoughts.
Without intelligent discrimination, no skill or strength can be profitably used.
One must know how fire, for example, or the electric current has to be used and
how far one can deal with it as an instrument for our needs. The senses of man
are also like fire; they have to be kept under constant vigilance and control.
No worship can succeed unless the heart is pure and the senses are mastered.
Ganesha is the God who helps overcome obstacles; but, He will create obstacles
when good endeavor is obstructed by bad influences; He will clear the path for
the sincere sadhaka. He is Prasannavadanam (of bright countenance), of
beneficial looks, when you pray to Him for good ends; but, He will not be that
when you seek His help for nefarious stratagems! He is Pranava-Swarupa, the Om
personified; so He is auspiciousness itself.
Vinayaka is a leader for all deities. Faith in Vinayaka should be developed as
the exemplar for all deities and He should be worshiped as the embodiment of
Divinity.
Ganesh Gayatri
Om Eka Dantaya Vidmahe
Vakra Thundaya Dhemahi
Thannoh Dhantih Prachodhayath
Om Shanti ... Shanti ... Shanti
Realizing that Elephant-faced One,
with one tusk is God;
Meditate on the One Who has a curved trunk;
May He enlighten our intellect.
*Ganesh Chaturthi sms for ur family*
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May Lord Ganesha bestow
Success,
Happiness and
Prosperity upon You and your family
*ganesh chaturthi sms messages*
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Dhoomraketu,
Sumukha,
Ekadantha,
Gajakarnaka,
Lambodara,
Vignaraja,
Ganadhyaksha,
Phalachandra,
Gajanana,
Vinayaka,
Vakratunda,
Siddhivinayaka,
Surpakarna,
Heramba,
Skandapurvaja,
Kapila,
Vigneshwara.
He is also known by many as Maha-Ganapathi.
Happy Birthday to Lord Ganesh.
*sms for ganesh chaturthi*
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Celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi the Festival of Lord Ganesha. Spread the message
of honesty and love through this world on this day when Lord Ganesha
ascended on this earth to kill evil.
*ganesh chathurthi hindi sms*
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GANESH ki jyoti se noor miltahai
sbke dilon ko surur milta hai,
jobhi jaata hai GANESHA ke dwaar,
kuch na kuch zarror milta hai
"JAI SHREE GANESHA"
*free Ganesh chaturthi sms*
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Wish you a blessed Ganesh Chaturthi and many prosperous days ahead.
*Vinayaka Chaturthi tamil sms*
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intha iniya pon naalil
vinayagar ungalukum ungul kudumpatirukum
ella arulaiyum puriyatum
Iniya Vinayagar Chaturthi Vazthukal
*Vinayaka Chavithi hindi sms*
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Gajanana Shri Ganaraya aadi vandu tujha Moraya.
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Mangal Murti Morya!
JAY GANESH..!
Mangal murti morya!!!
Jay ganesh deva
Ganapati bappa morya
*Ganesh Chaturthi sms for friend*
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I know that Ganesha is happy with me...
For he has made my life so rich
with a friend like you.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
*Ganesh chaturthi 2008 SMS*
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Wishing that Lord Ganesha...
fills your home with...
Prosperity & fortune...
Best wishes
on Ganesh Chatrurthi
*Happy GANESH PUJA*
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This, is a special time when family
And friends get together,for fun.
Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days,
In this festive season of GANESHA PUJA and always!!!!!!!!
"Happy GANESH PUJA"
*Ganesh Chaturthi definition sms*
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Ganapati - Lord of all Gods
Alampata - Infinite Lord
Nideeshwaram - Bestower of Treasures & Riches
Eshanputra - Son of Lord Shiva
Siddhidata - Giver of Success
Harida - Golden colored
Avighna - Remover of all difciculties & obstacles
May Lord Ganesha
showers his finest blessings on you...
Today and always
*Vinayaka Chaturthi greetings*
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May Lord Ganesh bring you good luck and prosperity!
Happy Vinayaka Chaturthi
*Advance Ganesh Chathruti wishes sms*
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Lots of happiness and Lord Ganesha's Blessings on the auspicious occasion of
"Ganesh Chathruti".
Enjoy the festival€ ’¥.!
Advance Ganesh Chathruti wishes
*Hindi sms on Ganesh Chatrurthi*
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Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakotee
Sama Prabha
Nirvighnam kuru mey Deva Sarva
Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa
*sms for ganesh chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi*
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Wishing you happiness as big as Ganeshhi's appetite
life is long as his trunk
trouble as small as his mouse
and moments as sweet as his laddus
Sending you warm wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi day
It is a wonderful fact that devotees of Bhagawan Baba who belong to religions other than Hinduism
have cheerfully accepted Lord Ganesha as a Deity who ought to be worshipped and propitiated,
especially before the commencement of any auspicious function. One can see any number of examples of
this in Prasanthi Nilayam. On Christmas Eve, there is invariably a Carol singing program, but the
first song is always about Ganesha.Devotees coming from Iran occasionally get the blessing of
singing Bhajans before Swami. Their Bhajans are understandably mostly about Allah; nevertheless, the
first song is always about Ganesha.So it is with Chinese, Japanese, Russians and so on, who sing
Bhajans here. In addition I have seen many, many times, Russians, Mexicans, and so on go around the
Ganesha idol near the front gate here in Prasanthi Nilayam.
What is the significance of all this? Who is this Ganesha and why is He so important? One can give a
detailed explanation as to who exactly Ganesha is, in terms of folklore, but I shall not do that.
Instead I shall refer to something Swami often mentions. He reminds us that Ganesha is VINAYAKA.
Vinayaka= Vi + Nayaka. Nayaka means Leader, and Vinayaka means one who has no leader above him. Who
is that? God, of course! Hence, when one worships Vinayaka, it simply means that one is worshipping
God.
Fine, in that case, why did not ancient Indians simply say, "Listen, before you do anything, think
of God and pray to Him."? Why did they make a big issue of asking that prayers be especially
addressed to "an Elephant God"? Ah, all that is a matter of psychology! Humans are generally like
sheep; they follow very well something drilled into them [but mostly fail to follow something that
is explained with logic, argument and so forth]. Knowing this, ancient Indians said, "You shall
worship Vinayaka before you start any good work. He will confer His Grace and make your activity
fruitful." Needless to say that in order to convey the idea that Ganesha is someone very special, a
unique form was given to Him and various explanations too about the significance of this particular
form. There is no need for me to repeat all this, since Baba has touched upon them any number of
times in His Discourses. But the bottom line is: Vinayaka simply means God. And pray to God we all
must, whenever we start any auspicious activity. That is the reason why Swami stresses on the
worship of Vinayaka; in other words, he is simply administering a dose of the good old medicine.'
I shall wind up with an anecdote, an experience of mine, if I might say so. Many years ago I was one
morning, waiting in the Mandir to make a small prayer about something to Swami and get His approval.
I don't remember what it was, but that does not matter. Swami had gone in for the morning session of
the Interviews, and I waited near His door on the upper veranda. After the Interview was over, Swami
came out and when all devotees trooped out of the room, He wiped His forehead and went to the lower
veranda to talk to someone there. After about a minute or so, he came back saying, "No Buddhi!" ("No
Intelligence!") He then saw me and said, "You too; no Buddhi!" I smiled and replied, "Yes Bhagavan,
that's sadly true. So, please give me Buddhi and along with it, also Siddhi [Purity]."Siddhi and
Buddhi, some of you may know, are the two things one prays to Ganesha for, sine He is supposed to be
the custodian of these two treasures. Swami looked at me and said, "Buddhi and Siddhi? Why ask me?
Ask Ganesha. See, I don't have any trunk!" so saying, swami curled His arm to make it look like a
trunk. I wouldn't give in, and replied, "But, Swami, are You not Vinayaka?" Swami smiled and did not
say anything; in a matter of speaking, I had the last word!
Source: http://www.radiosai.org/Journals/01AUG31/Blossoms/Reflections.htm
Sathya Sai Baba: Who is Vinayaka? In the sloka (verse) beginning with the words, Suklaambaradharam
Vishnum, only the form of the deity is described. But there is another inner meaning for the name
Vinayaka. Suklaambaradharam means one who is clad in white. Vishnum means he is all-pervading.
Sasivarnam means his complexion is grey like that of ash. Chathurbhujam means he has four arms.
Prasannavadanam means he has always a pleasing mien. Sarvavighnopasaanthaye means for the removal of
all obstacles. Dhyaayeth, meditate (on him). Vinayaka is the deity who removes all bad qualities,
instills good qualities and confers peace on the devotee who meditates on him.
Sathya Sai Baba: Another name for Vinayaka is “Vighneswara.” Easwara is one who is endowed with
every conceivable form of wealth: riches, knowledge, health, bliss, beauty, etc. Vighneswara is
thepromoter of all these forms of wealth and removes all obstacles to their enjoyment. He confersall
these forms of wealth on those who worship him. Vinayaka is described as “Prathama Vandana” (the
first deity who should be worshipped). As everyone in the world desires wealth and prosperity,
everyone offers the first place for worship to Vigneswara.
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Ganesha Chaturthi or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati,
is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka
Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, Chavath in Konkani and as
Chathaa in Nepal Bhasa. It is celebrated as it is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is
observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of
the waxing moon period). Typically, the day falls sometime between 20 August and 15 September. The
festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Ananta Chaturdashi. This festival is observed in the lunar
month of bhadrapada shukla paksha chathurthi madhyahana vyapini purvaviddha. if chaturthi prevails
on both days, the first day should be taken. Even if chaturthi prevails for complete duration of
madhyahana on the second day, but if it prevails on previous day’s madhyahana period even for one
ghatika (24 minutes) the previous day should be taken. (Ref. Dharmasindhu and Indian Calendric
System, by Commodore S.K. Chatterjee (Retd). Madhyahana is the 3rd / 5th part of the day
(Sunrise-sunset). Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is widely worshipped as the
supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While celebrated all over India, it is most
elaborate in Maharashtra, Goa (Biggest festival for Konkani people all over the world) Gujarat,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and other areas which were former states of the Maratha Empire.
Outside India, it is celebrated by Newars in Nepal
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesh_Chaturthi
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The mouse is the vehicle of Vinayaka.
What is the inner significance of the mouse? The mouse is considered as the
embodiment of the sense of smell. The mouse is a symbol of the attachment to
worldly tendencies (vaasanas). It is well known that if you want to catch a
mouse, you place a strong-smelling edible inside the mouse-trap. The mouse also
symbolises the darkness of night. The mouse can see well in the dark. As
Vinayaka's vehicle, the mouse signifies an object that leads man from darkness
to light. Thus, the Vinayaka-principle means that which removes all the bad
qualities, bad practices, and bad thoughts in men and inculcates good qualities,
good conduct and good thoughts. 
